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Faat Kiné is a senegalais film of genre Drama directed by Ousmane Sembène released in USA on 11 february 2001

Faat Kiné (2001)

Faat Kiné
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Released in USA 11 february 2001
Length 1h30
Directed by
OriginSenegal
Genres Drama
Rating70% 3.5305153.5305153.5305153.5305153.530515

Faat Kiné is a 2000 Senegalese film written and directed by Ousmane Sembène, set in present-day Dakar, Senegal. It provides a critical look at modern, post-colonial Senegal and the place of women in that society. It gives a clear glimpse into life of the Senegalaise middle-class and presents present-day Dakar in all of its contradictions of poverty and wealth, tradition and modernity.

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After two pregnancies out of wedlock, Faat Kiné has earned a place for herself as a successful gas station owner in patriarchal Senegalaise society, raising her two children alone and providing fully for their needs.

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